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Mercedes-Benz Reports Best June on Record With Sales of 22,563


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MONTVALE, NJ--July 1, 2011: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 22,563 vehicles, an 18.8% improvement over June 2010, and the company's highest June volume and first half of the year on record. On a year-to-date basis, the 118,021 vehicles sold represent a 10.4% increase.

The highest volume performers for the month were the E- and C-Class model lines. The 9th generation E-Class led the pack with sales of 5,798, up 19.1% over June 2010. The sporty C-Class -- the gateway to the Mercedes-Benz brand for younger and first-time Mercedes-Benz buyers -- continued its strong momentum with sales of 4,620. MBUSA's stylish SUV, the M-Class, finished third in volume with monthly sales of 3,071, up 44.6% over last June. Additionally, sales of the all-new 2012 CLS-Class four-dour coupe were up 645.5% and the full-sized GL-Class SUV posted a 75.9% increase over June 2010.

Sales of Mercedes-Benz diesel models were up 128.4% for the month (1,231 versus 539) and up 188.3 % for the year (5,953 versus 2,727).

At the high end, sales of the commanding G-Class were up 89.1% for the month and the company sold 18 of its supercar -- the SLS AMG -- bringing its year-to-date sales to 348.

Sales of Sprinter Vans also increased by 162.5% for the month, with sales of 1,911 -- bringing a year-to-date total of 7,095 (up 102.1 %).

Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,413 vehicles in June 2011, a decrease of 0.2%. On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 39,863 vehicles, a decrease of 3.6 % over the comparable period last year.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 12 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans in the US.

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles

Jun-11

Jun-10

Monthly %

YTD 2011

YTD 2010

Yearly %








B-CLASS Fuel Cell

0

NA

NA

4

NA

NA








C-CLASS

4,620

5,563

-17.0%

29,981

29,555

1.4%








E-CLASS

5,798

4,865

19.1%

31,960

27,778

15.0%








S-CLASS

1,169

1,549

-24.5%

5,562

6,405

-13.2%








CL-CLASS

53

69

-23.2%

508

453

12.1%








SL-CLASS

109

198

-44.9%

950

1,213

27.1%








SLS AMG

18

50

-64.0%

348

218

56.1%








CLK-CLASS

-

2

-

5

580

-99.1%








SLK-CLASS

340

627

-45.8%

1,092

1,377

-20.7%








CLS-CLASS

738

99

645.5%

1,328

1,065

24.7%








R-CLASS

75

186

59.7%

1,818

1,409

29.0%








M-CLASS

3,071

2,124

44.6%

14,189

12,393

14.5%








G-CLASS

146

83

89.1%

633

449

41.0%








GL-CLASS

2,585

1,367

75.9%

11,036

9,417

17.2%








GLK-CLASS

1,930

1,487

29.8%

11,512

11,362

1.3%








TOTAL

20,652

18,269

13.0%

110,926

103,674

6.5%








*SPRINTER

1,911

728

162.5%

7,095

3,293

102.1%















MBUSA Combined Total

Jun-11

Jun-10

Monthly %

YTD 2011

YTD 2010

Yearly %








GRAND TOTAL

22,563

18,997

18.8%

118,021

106,967

10.4%

*Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vans are sold and marketed in the U.S. by Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler Vans USA, respectively.